Amali were leading Gothic dynasty that eventually became Ostrogoths. Family claimed divine descent from Gapt through Athal. Ermanaric (c. 296-376) was first historical record holder. Family split into Amali (Ostrogoths) and Balthi (Visigoths) factions
Founded by Ashina clan of Göktürks between 682-744. Centered on Ötüken in upper reaches of Orkhon River. Initially revolted against Tang dynasty after Eastern Turkic Khaganate's fall. Ilterish Qaghan conquered Türk heartlands between 687-691
Türgesh was a Turkic tribal confederation from Western Turkic On Oq elites. First khagan Wuzhile established independent power in 699. Two sub-tribes existed: Yellow Sarï Türgesh and Black Qara Türgesh
Born around 370 AD, Alaric was a Gothic soldier who joined the Roman army. He rose to power after Theodosius's death in 395. Led Gothic forces against Stilicho's forces in Greece and Athens
Western Roman Empire's collapse led to Germanic kingdoms' rise. Franks established vast territories in France and Germany. Eastern Roman Empire expanded under Emperor Justinian. This century is considered least documented in Dark Ages
Goths were a people who flourished in Europe from ancient times to Middle Ages. Their exact origin remains mysterious, possibly from Scandinavia. They had written language using runic inscriptions. Their religion included worship of war god and ancestor veneration